Cog Socioemotinal Dev in Early Child Or Lack

Cog. & Socioemotinal Dev. in Early Child

(Or Lack of) Conservation • The concept that certain basic properties of an object remain the same even when a transformation changes the physical appearance; • 3 well known conservation tasks: Liquid, number & mass

• When asked: Do these two beakers have the same amount of liquid, or does one have more? • Preoperational child would answer: The taller beaker has more liquid, “because this one is taller, so it has more” (or “There are more ice cubes, than the ones in the container, etc. )

• Show lack of conservation video

Emotions • Display rules- the expectations and attitudes society holds toward the expression of affect…

Gender identity • One’s perception as being either masculine or feminine; internal characteristic which develops; between 18 to 24 months children begin to associate gender roles.

• Gender stereotypes Includes physical characteristics ; occupations; activities or hobbies ; by 5 y/o children are well aware of these types of traits that create stereotypes.

• Gender role - a pattern or set of behaviors considered appropriate (based on gender stereo types) for males or females within a particular culture…

Kohlberg’s Model of Gender Role Development • Gender identity develops from what a child see’s & hears around him/her (societal expectations; based on feedback).

• Gender constancy - the belief that one’s own gender is fixed and irreversible and based in biological factors. • See Gender Identity Video- Interview with kids

Gender constancy develops in 3 stages 1) Gender Labeling - The ability to categorize oneself & others correctly as a male or a female.

2) Gender stability- The awareness that all boys grow up to be “men” and all girls grow up to be “women”; a sense of permanence to a gender.

• Gender consistency - The recognition that an individual’s gender remains the same despite changes in dress, hairstyle, activities, or personality.

• Gender segregation: The male sex hormone (Androgens) may increase active play in boys & girls…

• See Stages of Play clip

Parten’s 6 Social Levels of Play 1) Unoccupied Play - Standing by, may play with his/her own hands, or follow a teacher. 2) Onlooking Play - A child observes another child (or group) playing, asks questions, but does not participate. 3) Solitary Play- Playing alone; not attempting to connect with any other children near by.

4) Parallel Play - Playing beside another child; not with the other child(ren)… 5) Associative Play - Playing among other children; the child associates (shares toys) with others, but his play is still independent; play is not coordinated with others play… 6) Cooperative Play - Children coordinate their actions to create a general whole; each child has a role; there is a goal or a purpose to the play session…

• See Bev Bos • Importance of Play in a Preschool Setting